Amritpal

A security guard adjusts barricades at the Indian Consulate as broken windows and a graffitti reading "FreeAmritpal" are seen behind, in San Francisco, Calif. on March 20. Indian authorities extended a mobile internet blackout across a state of about 30 million people on Monday as police hunted a radical Sikh preacher. The blackout extension came after supporters of Amritpal Singh were filmed vandalising India's consulate in San Francisco. For six consecutive days, authorities in India have been on a nationwide hunt for Amritpal Singh, a hardline Sikh leader from the northwestern state of Punjab who rose to prominence for supporting the Khalistan movement, which calls for the creation of an independent Sikh homeland. 30-year-old Singh has been on the run since March 18. To find him, authorities have deployed thousands of paramilitary police and restricted Internet and mobile messaging services across the state—forcing nearly 30 million people to go offline. Sameer Sehgal—Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/Alamy So far, the police have arrested more than a hundred people linked to the incident, including Singh’s uncle and driver. On Sunday, an official told the local press that the police preemptively arrested individuals who were “attempting to disturb law and order in Punjab.” Here’s what to know about the events unfolding: Who is Amritpal Singh? Singh is a self-styled preacher who rose to prominence after the year-long farmers’ protests in 2020 against new agricultural laws propos...

(The Punjab Police on Saturday, 18 March, "We (Sikhs) have become a community of slaves" – this is a message Amritpal Singh, the head of Waris Punjab De, tries to push in most of his speeches. Just 29 years of age, the Dubai-returned Amritpal Singh has suddenly burst into Punjab's religiopolitical scene after he took over Waris Punjab De, an organisation formed by actor-activist Two of Amritpal Singh's recent public gatherings attracted a sizable crowd. • On 25 September, a large event took place at Anandpur Sahib where several Sikhs took Amrit (initiation into a life of piety). • On 29 September, Amritpal Singh addressed a large gathering at Rode, the native village of The ministry of home affairs is reported to have told the Punjab government to keep a watch on his activities. Captain Amarinder Singh has asked the government to take action against him and a Shiv Sena faction wants him booked under UAPA. His Twitter account '@sandhuamrit10' was withheld in India on 7 October 2022. So, who is Amritpal Singh? What does he stand for? What explains his sudden rise? What impact could he have in Punjab? We'll try and examine some of these aspects in this article. Social media activity around him indicates that he had been speaking out on issues related to Sikhs for at least the last five years or so. He came became part of the protests against the farm laws, especially the strand of the movement associated with Deep Sidhu. Based on Deep Sidhu's speeches at the Shambhu Border, A...

PTI New Delhi, June A Delhi court on Monday refused to grant transit remand of two alleged operatives of the banned terrorist outfit ‘Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF)’ to the Punjab Police, saying the application was “belated”. Duty Metropolitan Magistrate Isha Singh noted the accused were to be produced before the court concerned in Punjab today on a production warrant it had issued earlier. The judge said the application was filed today at 11:55 AM and, even if the application to take the accused to Punjab was allowed, it would not be possible to produce them in the court before 5 PM. “If the accused had to be produced before the court concerned in Jagraon, Punjab, the investigating officer should have filed the application in time... This application is belated,” the judge said. The accused -- Amritpal Singh, alias Ammy, and Amrik Singh -- allegedly associated with Canada-based terrorist Arshdeep Dhalla, are currently in judicial custody in a case lodged by the NIA. The Punjab Police had sought their transit remand in a case of extortion registered at the Jagraon Sadar police station at Ludhiana. The Punjab Police had registered a case under sections related to extortion, Arms Act and the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in January 2023. They were arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here by the NIA under anti-terror law UAPA after their deportation from Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on May 19 for their alleged involvement in rec...

Amritpal Singh Sandhu Indian intelligence sources claim that Sandhu has been supported by the Early life Amritpal Singh grew up as a resident of Jallupur Khera in the After passing the 10th class, Amritpal enrolled in a diploma course in mechanical engineering at Lord Krishna Polytechnic College in In 2012, he moved to Amritpal often spoke about issues concerning Punjab on social media. In 2019, he started supporting the Waris Punjab De During the farmers' protest, the actor-turned-activist Amritpal also became a part of Waris Punjab De, remotely from Dubai. In Dubai, Amritpal Singh is said to have come in contact with Pakistan's Succession to Deep Sidhu After the sudden death of Amritpal returned to Punjab in August 2022 with a flowing beard and turban. dastarbandi (turban tying ceremony) was held for him in the Rode village in sarpanch (head of village) and a long line of people came to see him. His dastarbandi served as his inauguration as the head of Waris Punjab De, amid slogans of "Khalistan Zindabad". In his inauguration speech, Amritpal said that the Sikhs had been slaves for 150 years, first to the British and later to the "Hindus". The only way to be totally free is to have "Sikh rule". keshdhari (long-haired) Hindus”. These were all alleged to be signs of slavery. Campaigning and Prachaar Soon after his initiation, Amritpal Singh started a campaign to motivate youth to shun drugs and irreligious ( patit) lifestyle, calling them to the Sikh temples to receive bap...

During his tenure with Rajasthan United, Amritpal Singh has consistently showcased his versatility and dedication, delivering impressive performances in last season. Kamal Singh Saroha, Rajasthan United Director speaks Speaking about the contract extension, Mr. Kamal Singh Saroha , Director of Rajasthan United, expressed his delight, saying, “We are thrilled to extend Amritpal Singh’s contract. He has been an exceptional player and an exemplary professional, both on and off the field. Amritpal’s dedication, leadership, and positive influence on our team make him a vital asset for Rajasthan United. We believe that his continued presence will greatly contribute to our future success.” Amritpal Singh speaks Amritpal Singh, on his part, expressed his gratitude and excitement, stating, “I am honored to extend my stay with Rajasthan United. The club has shown immense faith in me, and I am committed to giving my best every time I step onto the pitch. I look forward to contributing to the club’s ambitions and achieving new milestones together with my teammates.” The contract extension of Amritpal Singh is a testament to Rajasthan United’s commitment to building a strong and competitive squad, aiming for long-term success in I-League. The club’s management and fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Amritpal’s continued growth and impact on the team’s journey. For more updates, follow

On 20 March 2023, Sandeep Singh was typing on his phone, “The blocking of accounts of Punjabi journalists Kamaldeep Brar and Gagandeep is highly regrettable.” Before the Punjab-based journalist could complete his tweet, his phone rang. “Your account has been withheld in India,” the caller told Sandeep. In response to legal requests from the Indian government, the microblogging site Twitter blocked over 120 accounts belonging to journalists, authors and politicians from Punjab – including Sandeep. This came amid a major crackdown against the Khalistan ideologue Amritpal Singh Sandhu, who gained popularity during the farmers’ protest movement that swept Punjab in 2020 and 2021. On 18 March, the police launched a massive manhunt to arrest Amritpal. Earlier, Amritpal had taken over Waris Punjab De, a Sikh separatist outfit founded by the actor turned activist Deep Sidhu, who died in early 2022. He also underwent a baptism ceremony upon returning to India from Dubai, where he earlier lived and worked, which garnered him attention. During the manhunt, Punjab’s 27 million residents were hit by a suspension of internet and SMS services. While the suspension was lifted in many districts after a few days, in areas such as Tarn Taran, Moga, Sangrur, Ferozepur and Ajnala division in Amritsar, and a few areas in Mohali, it continued till 24 March. Meanwhile, though Amritpal evaded arrest, several of his associates were picked up. Amritpal was finally arrested on 23 April. During the ma...